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Step by Step guide to create the ideal Machu Picchu trip

Step by Step guide to creating your own Machu Picchu Trip Visiting Machu Picchu with the mandatory times, train times, bus departures etc…did not become easier but not …

Best time of the year to visit Machu Picchu

Best time to visit Machu Picchu is in the dry season June, July and August busiest months March and November, transition months Best time of the year; April, May, September and …

Is Inca Rail cheaper than Peru Rail?

Inca Rail used to be quite some cheaper than Peru Rail but nowadays the difference is only felt in the deluxe version of the train; the First Class Train. The starting level, …

How much does the Train to Machu Picchu cost?

Peru Rail has three train types to Machu Picchu. The Expedition Train costs between US$54 and US$ 68 one way and the Vistadome between US$77 to US$95 one way. Prices fluctuate …

How much does the Machu Picchu entrance ticket cost?

The entrance tickets for Machu Picchu in 2020 will remain the same as in 2019; US$46 for the normal entrance ticket and US$61 including either Huayna Picchu or Montaña. For …

More Machu Picchu Travel Information

Following you can find some great external links to other websites with some great information on Machu Picchu. Complementary routes in Machu Picchu Here you can find more details …

Traveling to Machu Picchu; 10 practical tips for visitors

Machu Picchu Visitor Tips Machu Picchu is a unique and adventurous destination but is perhaps not as easy to get to as some of the other bucket list destinations that often get …

Machu Picchu Altitude

Machu Picchu is located on 7,350ft, much lower than Cusco Most visitors have little or no issues with the altitude in Machu Picchu The lower altitude and proximity to the jungle …

LATEST UPDATE; Train services to Machu Picchu reinstated

Train services to Machu Picchu have been reinstated according the normal schedule All visitors can complete their Machu Picchu visit as planned Water levels of the Vilcanota River …

Latest Update - Machu Picchu inaccessible by train

TRAIN SERVICES TO MACHU PICCHU HAVE RESUMED Related Content : TRAIN SERVICES TO MACHU PICCHU HAVE RESUMED January 6, 2020 - Yesterday a press release was emitted by Ferrocarril …

Latest News; Machu Picchu Temporarily Not accessible

TRAIN SERVICES TO MACHU PICCHU HAVE RESUMED Related Content : TRAIN SERVICES TO MACHU PICCHU HAVE RESUMED Machu Picchu temporarily not accessible by train Not clear how hikes to …

Machu Picchu rules and regulations

Machu Picchu has several rules in place to protect the site from potential damage These rules are being applied with more rigor every year and are important to respect There are …

Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo?

Machu Picchu Pueblo is the new name of Aguas Calientes Aguas Calientes translates into Warm Waters and refers to the local thermal springs The town can only be accessed on foot or …

A brief History of Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu was built around 1450 and abandoned around 1533 The Spanish Conquistadors never made it to Machu Picchu It was forgotten for almost 450 years till it was rediscovered …

Should I get a guide?

Good Question; Officially; Yes you need a guide for a first time Machu Picchu visit. Unofficially; the rule is in place but is not applied and does not seem to be applied in the …

Do I need my passport to enter Machu Picchu

Yes; upon entering Machu Picchu you will be asked for official proof of identification. This can be with a local ID card for Peruvians and the surrounding countries but for …

Are there places to eat in Machu Picchu?

At Machu Picchu itself there are two options to eat something but both of these are located just outside the entrance of the site. The first is the Tinkuy Buffet Restaurant located …

Are the myths about secret chambers and escape routes true?

It is true that Machu Picchu has a lot of secrets and that some things we will never understand completely but this is as far as the mystery would go. Machu Picchu has been …

Hiking to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu can only be reached by train or on foot On foot there are several options; the Inca Trail or Salkantay Hike The Inca Trail provides a long (4 days) and short (2 days) …

Hiking Machu Picchu Mountain

Machu Picchu Mountain is the best alternative for those we cannot hike Huayna Picchu Machu Picchu Mountain is located on the South side of Machu Picchu The top is located at a …

Hiking Huayna Picchu

Huayna Picchu Mountain is the famous mountain on the northern end of Machu Picchu The hike is limited in number of visitors; 400 people daily divided into two groups Two time …

Machu Picchu Weather

Machu Picchu has two seasons; the dry and the rainy season December is the start of the rainy season April is the start of the dry season Every year in March / April the dry season …

Machu Picchu entrance tickets 2020 - Latest Updates

Machu Picchu tickets for 2020 will be on sale from January 2, 2020 onward Prices will remain the same as in 2019 Tickets are sold with fixed entrance times, allowing four hours on …

Trains to Machu Picchu

Trains are the most popular mode of transport to Machu Picchu There are three stations that operate trains to Machu Picchu; Cusco, Poroy and Ollantaytambo Two train companies; …